Planning & Parties Blog
Modern Meets Classic At Ambassador House
Carri Fras | March 7, 2017There’s something beautiful in the unexpected–something alluring in mismatched elements that somehow, someway blend perfectly.
An Ethereal Summer Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 16, 2017It’s not every day that a couple gets to recreate their wedding, reliving the joy and excitement all over again! Breanne of Breanne Rochelle Photography made that very dream happen for two of her best friends.
The Wedding Story of Zabrea and Tabias Coleman
Carri Fras | February 1, 2017Zabrea and Tabias’ wedding story is proof, quite literally, that dreams do come to life! Zabrea’s father had a vivid dream prior to their engagement of his daughter and soon to be son-in-law getting married.
Where in the World Should You Get Married?
Jenna Nelson | January 26, 2017Just because you want a destination wedding, doesn't mean you're destined for the tropics or the Mexican border.
A Tea Party Style Shoot Fit For a Princess Bride
Carri Fras | January 3, 2017In a time when brides are taking to varying new trends and adding their own unique twists to weddings, Rachel Whitehurst of Adventure Photo Stories and her team had their sights set on creating something that wasn’t just unique but also timeless. That’s how she landed on the idea of a Fairytale Tea Party. “Ultimately, I wanted this shoot to be about the vendors,” Rachel says. “I wanted to give them a sort of prompt for them to be inspired by and let loose their creativity. I began with the idea of a whimsical, but timeless tea party and knew that the other creatives involved would run with the idea. I pictured love. Simple love…the love between the real couple (Shonah and Ike) modeling for us, and the love of each artistic vendor for their craft.”
The Wedding Story of Ashley and Daniel Regal
Joelle Bradfield | December 12, 2016Ashley and Daniel met through mutual friends and before too long, they knew they wanted to be in each other’s lives forever. Daniel proposed to Ashley on the beach, where they had fallen in love. Her friends were hiding in the bushes and all came out to celebrate with them afterwards. One thing about Ashley and Daniel is their friends are important to them. This factored into their wedding planning as well. “I knew that I wanted it to be an authentic representation of who we are and what we value,” says Ashley. “And of course, for our guests to have a great time.” And that they did! With their closest friends in the bridal party by their sides (one of them officiated!), and the wedding held at a tree house, their guests loved every second of it.
The Wedding Story of Keren Thoms and Aaron Schaer
Carri Fras | December 10, 2016Who knew that meeting in school and sharing courses and volunteer work for a year would end in a lifetime spent together? That is exactly how it happened for Keren and Aaron Schaer. The Victoria B.C. and Michigan natives met on a “Gap Year” program in Israel between high school and college.
The Wedding Story of Lindsey and Michael Summers
Carri Fras | December 8, 2016Lindsey and Michael Summer’s creativity is something that came into play well before their wedding plans ever took shape. Their wedding story began at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI, a place where they spent their first New Year’s Eve together.
The Wedding Story of Kelsey and Dave Gans
Joelle Bradfield | December 6, 2016The way that Kelsey and Dave met is both amusing and endearing. “Dave spotted me at a tennis match and insisted that if he remembered my name the next day, I had to let him take me on a date,” Kelsey says, “It was my very first date in high school.” They went on dates each summer while they were both home in Indianapolis for about six years!
Romantic Sea-Inspired Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | November 22, 2016With a desire to capture the romantic-yet-untamed beauty of the ocean, Ashley of Ashley Slater Photography and Shelby of The Day's Design planned a "Sand and the Sea" stylized wedding using the shores of Lake Michigan.